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CADEMIC SUCCSS PLAN

Holman Success Center

Eastern Michigan University

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Holman Success Center

Academic Success Plan Agreement

As part of my efforts to increase my academic performance and overall success at Eastern Michigan

University I, agree to actively follow this Academic Success Plan during the _________________

semester. In addition to following this plan, I am willing to do the following this semester to be

successful:

Meet with my Academic Success Coach/Advisor on a bi-weekly basis Attend class regularly Purchase required textbooks for all of my classes Seek academic assistance from:

Special events

Individual tutor(s) Skill building workshops Supplemental Instruction Departmental tutoring

My professors Study tables My peers by forming study groups

Creating and following a study schedule

Using a planner (or other organizational tool) to manage my coursework and other responsibilities

Meet with an academic advisor or career coach for guidance Keep track of my progress in my classes regularly

** I understand that if I do not meet the terms of this Academic Success Plan, I may be

suspended from enrollment temporarily or permanently.

[email protected] [email protected] Student E-Mail Advisor E-mail _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Student Signature Advisor Signature

___________________ ___________________ Date Date

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS PLAN

Name: ________________________________________________________ EID #: _______________ my.emich E-mail:

It is essential that you use your my.emich email-- it is the official link for communication with the university. All e-mail correspondence from Holman Success Center will use my.emich.

Cell Phone Number: (_______) ____________-- _____________

Meetings with Advisor/Success Coach

You are required to meet a minimum of every other week with your advisor/success coach. The first mandatory meeting must take place prior to the third week of classes. Take this form to every meeting with your Success Coach or Advisor.

1st Meeting Date: SC/Advisor Signature: SC/Advisor Comments:

2nd Meeting Date: SC/Advisor Signature:

SC/Advisor Comments:

3rd Meeting Date: SC/Advisor Signature:


4th Meeting Date: SC/Advisor Signature:




6th Meeting Date: SC/Advisor Signature: Advisor Comments:


SC/Advisor

Comments:

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Academic Course Plan

Calculating your Grade Point Deficit Eastern Michigan University requires that all undergraduates have a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in order to graduate. The University places those with less than 2.0

on academic probation and requires that they raise their overall GPA to 2.0 within three semester of first being placed on probation. With this in mind, it is important to determine the proximity of a student’s current overall GPA

to 2.0. The Grade Point Deficit Scale is used to calculate the deficit points, which provide the student a focus for the objective of a 2.0; remove all the deficit points and a 2.0 or higher will be the result. There are two ways to remove deficit points: (1) by earning grades higher than C, which result in positive points and (2) by repeating deficit grade points, which removes those points from the GPA calculation.

The Grade Point Deficit Scale is as follows:

GRADE CREDITS

1 2 3 4 5 6

A +2 +4 +6 +8 +10 +12

A- +1.7 +3.4 +5.1 +6.8 +8.5 +10.2

B+ +1.3 +2.6 +3.9 +5.2 +6.5 +7.8

B +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6

B- +0.7 +1.4 +2.1 +2.8 +3.5 +4.2

C+ +0.3 +0.6 +0.9 +1.2 +1.5 +1.8

C 0 0 0 0 0 0

C- -0.3 -0.6 -0.9 -1.2 -1.5 -1.8

D+ -0.7 -1.4 -2.1 -2.8 -3.5 -4.2

D -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6

D- -1.3 -2.6 -3.9 -5.2 -6.5 -7.8

E -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12

To determine the overall grade point deficit at the present time, go to your on-line academic transcript. In the transcript, locate the current transcript totals (this will be just below the most recent completed term of enrollment). Proceed with the following:

1. Multiply the current overall GPA Hours by 2. 2. Subtract that amount from the Quality Points. 3. The result will be the current grade point deficit.

Note: Any questions regarding this system of grade point deficit can be referred to the Assistant Director for Academic Actions in the Academic Advising Center (301 Pierce Hall; 734-487-1207).

I need a semester GPA of ___________ and a cumulative GPA of ___________ to no

longer be on probation. If my cumulative GPA is below ____________ I will be removed from the university.

Courses for Next Semester

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During your first academic advisor meeting, discuss and develop an academic plan for classes you will take during the next two semesters. Your advisor may require you to drop and/or add specific classes. You are also required to repeat as many classes with “U” or “E” grades as possible.

**SECTION BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT AND ACADEMIC ADVISOR**

Course Prefix Course Name Hours Term

Meeting with Instructors Benefits of Talking with Your Professors:

Meeting with your professors is very important to your success as a student. Regularly meeting with your professors allows you to:

Personalize your learning in the classroom. Be less stressed as you get a clear picture of expectations and how to meet them. Build relationships with your professors who may be able to write impressive letters of

recommendations for scholarships or job applications

(Wayne State University, 2007)

Progress Reports: You are required to meet at least two times with the instructor of each course you are taking. You must meet after the 2nd and 4th weeks of class, and also after mid-term to discuss your mid-term grade. Other meetings may be required by your academic advisor(s), or your instructors.

**PAGES BELOW TO BE COMPLETED BY COURSE INSTRUCTOR(S)**

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Holman Success Center Student Progress Report Student Name______________________________________________ Week of___________________________________

Instructors, We would appreciate your assistance in the completion of this Student Progress Report for your student. The information that you provide will allow his/her Academic Success Coach to follow-up with appropriate interventions if he/she is experiencing academic difficulties to ensure that he/she is academically successful this semester.

Course Current Grade Missing

Assignments? Effort and Participation

this Week Attendance (circle one) Comments

A Range B Range C Range

D Range Failing

Yes No Showing improvement No problem with tardiness or absences

Tardiness is a problem Unexcused absences are a problem Number of excused absences is negatively affecting work

No change

Instructor Signature X

Lack of effort



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D Range Failing



No change


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Academic Growth Activities

Workshops:

Attendance at three academic development workshops is required. Attendance will reflect favorably upon you in any discussions about your continued enrollment at the university.

Topic Advisor’s Name and Signature Date

Study Skills

Test Anxiety

Time Management

Other:

Other:

Tutoring / Study Hours:

You are recommended to complete at least two hours of tutoring and/or studying each week for every one credit hour in which you are enrolled. For example, if you are enrolled in 12 credit hours you are recommended to complete 24 hours of tutoring and/or studying each week.

Probation students can use academic support resources such as the Math Lab in King Hall, the

Academic Projects Center (APC) in 116 Halle, the University Writing Center (UWC) 115 Halle or with a Holman Success Center (HSC) Tutor or Supplemental Instructor.

Math Lab University Writing Center 117A King Hall 115 Halle Library 734.487.0983 734.487.0694 Mon-Thurs: 9am to 7pm Mon-Thurs: 9am-6pm Fri: 10am-2pm Fri: 11am-3pm

Academic Projects Center Holman Success Center 116 Halle Library G-04 Halle Library 734.487.0020 x2154 734.487.2133 Mon-Thurs: 11am-5pm Mon-Thurs: 8am-7pm

Fri: 8am-5pm

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The Success Coach Meeting Motivation for College:

What are the goals you have that require a college education? What would it mean to you to receive your college degree? How will you feel if you are asked to leave college because of academic failure?

Assess Yourself:

Honestly respond to the following questions to determine how your study habits are helping or getting in the way of your academic success.

Yes No Description

Do you attend class regularly (no more than 1-3 absences per semester)?

Do you take notes? Are they organized in a certain format?

During class lecture, do you listen to main ideas?

Do you review and revise class notes soon after class (within 24 hours)?

Do you turn in your assignments on time?

Do you have a study schedule with time set aside each day for each subject?

Do you have a study space that is safe, quiet, and effective for you?

Do you use free time between classes for studying?

Have you ever used a tutor for any of your classes?

Do you ask about or look up meanings of important new words or examples when you can’t figure them out?

Do you purchase the required textbook for your classes?

Do you scan the chapters for the mail points before you read?

Do you take notes on a separate piece of paper as you read?

Do you highlight while reading?

In preparation for an exam, do you distribute your study time over at least two or three different sessions?

When studying materials, do you try to summarize it into your own words or reorganize your notes?

Do you make up sample exam questions and answer them as you study?

Do you study at least 2 hours outside of class for every hour you are in class? (For example: For a 3 credit hour Sociology class, are you studying at least 6 hours per week?)

Do you choose classes that you are prepared and ready for? (Bellevue, 2010)

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Strengths:

What do you feel are 3 strengths that you can use to help you be successful in college?

1.___________________________________________________________________________ 2.___________________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________________

Barriers to my success in college:

Honestly evaluate what factors are preventing you from being successful at EMU.

Academic Barriers

Not prepared for college work Inconsistent class attendance Quit attending classes

Poor time management Courses too difficult Course load too heavy

Poor study skills Undecided about major Test taking/Test Anxiety

Lack of career goals Classes not at convenient times Inadequate note taking skills

Difficulty reading college textbooks Not using free tutoring services Inadequate exam preparation

Insufficient study time Writing skills inadequate Mathematics skills inadequate

Not speaking with instructors Not enough / irregular study Poor study environment

Unhappy with instructor

Other: Other: Other:

Personal Barriers

Caring for a family member Not enough time for family Health issues / personal illness

Financial limitations / problems Housing concerns Excessive social life

Family conflict/ struggles Transportation problems Too many work hours

Not enough sleep Friends who are not supportive Low Motivation

Poor eating habits / diet. Separation from friends, family Work Supervisor problems

Loneliness, Isolation on campus Roommate problems Excessive TV / Gaming

Other: Other: Other:

Contact numbers for additional sources of help are listed below:

Substance Abuse Physical and Emotional Abuse Sexuality Mood Disorders Pregnancy Learning Disability Anxiety Disorder Grief Recovery ADHD

Counseling Center 734.487.1118

Ombudsman

734.487.0074

LGBT Resource Center

734.487.1075

University Police

734.487.1222

Snow Health

734.487.1122

Disabilities Resource Center

734.487.2470

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Removing Success Barriers:

Rank the top 5 factors that you believe are barriers to your college success then develop a plan of

action that you will take to eliminate, or at least reduce, those limiting factors.

Success Barrier Actions I will take during the semester to reduce or eliminate success barriers

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Academic Success Cabinet:

In developing a plan for success, you want to make sure you surround yourself with people who support you. Who are the people in your life that you can look up to? Who do you turn to

for advice or guidance? These people can be professors, family members, friends, supervisors, or even your Academic Success Coach! Who are the people in your academic success cabinet?

Personal Academic Success Cabinet Members

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Personal Academic Success Cabinet

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Relationship Email Address I can go to this person

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Useful Information to Help in Your Planning:

Winter 2012 Important Dates

1/13/12 Last date to add courses via the web

1/19/12 Last date to declare pass/fail grading option

1/19/12 Last date for 100% tuition refund (individual or total withdraw from term)

2/03/12 Last date for 50% tuition refund (total withdrawal only) with W grades

3/08/12 Last date to add courses with departmental authorization

3/08/12 Last date for 25% tuition refund (total withdrawal only) with W grades

3/26/12 Last date for individual class withdrawal (with W grades) no refund

4/23/12 Last date for total withdrawal from term (with W grades)

4/23/12 Last date to remove pass/fail grading option and receive letter grade

4/24 – 4/30/12 Final Exams

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Resources Bellevue College High School Programs. (2010, December 16). Academic success plan and

agreement. Retrieved from http://bellevuecollege.org/hsprograms/forms/BC_Academic%20 Success%20Plan%20and%20AgreemAgr.pdf

Wayne State University: University Advising Center. (2007, February 16). Tips for meeting with your

professor. Retrieved from http://advising.wayne.edu/tipsp.php

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